Ed Greenberg

We are Entrucked!!!!

Growly the truck was returned to us this evening, after the following repairs:

1. Fuel Transfer Pump – commonly known as a lift-pump. This was the disabling problem. Not enough fuel pressure.
2. Fuel heater – this was leaking and letting air into the fuel system. Not a good thing.
3. Exhaust Manifold Gasket – was leaking exhaust in the engine compartment
4. Universal Joint – we had disconnected the drive shaft to tow the truck from the front, and when the reassembled it, found that the U-joint was worn and needed replacement. Given the use of the truck in towing, I’m not surprised.  I need to be less casual about being firmly on the brakes when shifting the transmission. No little neutral drops :)

So there you have it. $1500 worth of repair, $150 in rent a car charges and a $50 night in a motel. On the flip side, the trailer was parked at $16/night, well under the target average.

They say that man plans, and G-d laughs. If G-d will hold his laughter, we’ll be on the road to the east tomorrow, Friday, stopping midway to San Antonio. Or maybe all the way to S.A. Who knows?

On our way north from Ft. Stockton to Monahans, to get the truck, we spotted the Masonic Lodge in Grandfalls, TX. On the way south, I took this photo: